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Friday, February 20, 2026
TopicNorth Korean missile launch

Topic: North Korean missile launch

US, Australia and others impose sanctions on North Korea following satellite launch

Since the launch of the satellite, North Korea said that it has reviewed spy satellite photos of the White House, Pentagon and US aircraft carriers at the naval base of Norfolk.

North Korea says its first spy satellite placed in orbit, vows to launch more

U.S. says the launch employed ballistic missile technology which U.N. resolutions ban North Korea from using.

India doesn’t need to one-up enemies’ nuclear weapons. Its doctrine implies size doesn’t matter

In ‘Critical Mass’, R Rajaraman says India’s doctrine of Credible Minimum Deterrence shows matching the adversary’s arsenal shouldn't be the goal.

US actively pursuing return of American soldier from North Korea ahead of trilateral talks

The US is working hard to ascertain information on Private Travis King's wellbeing and engaged in 'ensuring his safety and return,' US Special Envoy for North Korea Sung Kim said.

US, Japan, South Korea hold rare military talk in Hawaii as North Korea fires ballistic missile

Kim Yo Jong alleged a U.S. military spy plane had crossed North Korea's Exclusive Economic Zone. She warned that 'illegal intrusion' would lead to a 'very critical flight'.

Japan govt says evacuation warning for North Korea missile was ‘appropriate and not an error’

Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno told a news conference that the North Korean missile disappeared from Japan's radar immediately after detection.

On Camera

India must govern AI with confidence. Use guardrails, not handcuffs

The good news is that India is not starting from zero. It knows how to innovate privately while also empowering innovation publicly.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

US military commander, envoy Sergio Gor visit Indian Army Western Command, Bengaluru next

At the Western Army Command, the American delegation was briefed on the capabilities of the formation, past operations and the path ahead.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.